4th Advent Bachata Congress 2026 – Zagreb | 4th Edition

Last updated: 3 November 2026 · By BachataLoves.me

At a Glance

🗓 When: Friday 11th December 2026 at 12:00 – Monday 14th December 2026 at 05:00
📍 Where: Hotel Diplomat, Horvatova ulica 33b, 10000 Zagreb (Croatia), all in one location
💃 Style: Bachata
🕺 Format: 17 workshops, 2 masterclasses, an International Jack & Jill, the Croatian Bachata Competition, shows and daily socials
🎧 Parties: 4 night parties, themed parties and a Christmas dance experience in central Zagreb
✈️ Airport: Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG)
🎟 Tickets: Full pass 164 €, full party pass 114 €, just party pass 80 € (go&dance also shows lower prices of 154 €, 104 € and 75 €)
⚠️ Availability: Official congress hotel sold out (organiser on Instagram, 31 October)

The 4th Advent Bachata Congress, also called ABC, brings a Christmas themed bachata weekend to Zagreb from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December 2026, with everything under one roof at Hotel Diplomat. Hosts Anita & Marko of BachateaMe Zagreb have booked Alfredo & Andrea, Cristian & Gabriela, Luismi & Mariangela, Salvatore & Silvia, Gregory & Karolina, Zoran & Anđela and Rok & Donna for 17 workshops and two masterclasses. DJ Manuel Citro, DJ Clau, DJ Dia and DJ Rocco Loco play four night parties, and the programme adds an International Jack & Jill, the Croatian Bachata Competition and a Christmas dance experience in central Zagreb during Advent.

Advent season makes Zagreb one of the most atmospheric December trips in Europe, and ABC pairs it with a solid Spanish and Italian teaching lineup. The masterclasses with Cristian & Gabriela and Luismi & Mariangela are the headline sessions. The official hotel is already sold out, and one review of the last edition noted few shops and restaurants within walking distance of the venue, so plan meals and transport. The last edition scored 4.5 from 17 verified reviews on go&dance.
The BLM Take

Artist Line-Up

+ Rok & Donna and hosts Anita & Marko

The DJs

Plan Your Trip

Getting there: Fly into Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG); Hotel Diplomat is in the south east of the city, close to the airport and connected by public transport.
Staying: The official congress hotel is sold out, so book another hotel nearby or in the centre, where the Advent markets are.

Quick Facts

When and where is the 4th Advent Bachata Congress?
From Friday 11 December 2026 at 12:00 to Monday 14 December at 05:00, at Hotel Diplomat, Horvatova ulica 33b, Zagreb, Croatia.

What do the passes cost?
Go&dance lists the full pass at 164 €, the full party pass at 114 € and the just party pass at 80 €, with lower prices of 154 €, 104 € and 75 € also shown.

Who is teaching?
Alfredo & Andrea, Cristian & Gabriela, Luismi & Mariangela, Salvatore & Silvia, Gregory & Karolina, Zoran & Anđela, Rok & Donna and hosts Anita & Marko. Masterclasses are with Cristian & Gabriela and Luismi & Mariangela.

Are there competitions?
Yes, an International Jack & Jill and the Croatian Bachata Competition.

Is the official hotel still available?
No. The organiser announced on 31 October that the official ABC hotel is sold out.

Are you looking for other festivals in Croatia?

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